The Organic Center
The Organic Center’s Jessica Shade Heads to USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
After nine years of leading The Organic Center (TOC) as Director of Science Programs, Jessica Shade, Ph.D., has accepted a position with the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) as national program leader. At NIFA, Shade’s experience will be put to great use in supporting innovative programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. “We could ...
Early Research Findings Reflect Organic’s Benefits
Members of The Organic Center’s Board of Trustees gathered at Harvard University for their annual retreat and for scientific briefings on collaborative research on organic’s impact on the health of humans and the environment. Their report supports the benefits of organic food and farming and reflects organic’s potential to solve a host of real-world concerns, according to ...
The Organic Center Tops Crowdfunding Goal in Fight Against Citrus Research
With donations ranging from $5 to as large as $5,000, The Organic Center raised $20,417 through its first-ever crowdfunding drive, easily exceeding its goal of $15,000 as part of a major campaign to fund a research effort to find organic solutions to a devastating disease threatening the nation’s citrus industry. “We’re thrilled that so many individuals ...
Organic Center Receives $5,000 Matching Grant for Citrus Greening Research
A new matching grant in the amount of $5,000 from RSF Social Financial (San Francisco, CA) to The Organic Center (Washington, D.C.) will help increase the impact of the public’s contribution to find organic solutions to the devastating citrus disease called citrus greening. Current research for control of the disease focuses on toxic, bee-killing pesticides ...
Study Finds Nutritional Benefits for Organic
The British Journal of Nutrition published results from a major study that found conclusive evidence that organic crops, and the food made from them, are nutritionally superior to their conventional counterparts, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA, Washington D.C.). The study corrects many of the shortcomings of earlier studies and should put to rest any doubts ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Vitamin Retailer magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listing:
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay Informed! Breaking news, industry trends featured topics, and more.
Subscribe to our newsletter today!